https://www.scmp.com/rss/522004/feed Hong Kong Marriage Equality is a non-profit advocacy group, co-founded by Jerome Yau and Gigi Chao in 2019, based in Hong Kong. Its primary mission is to advance fair treatment for same-sex couples, eliminate discrimination, and promote LGBT+ equality within the region. The organisation actively campaigns for full marriage equality, engaging the public and criticising government proposals for same-sex partnerships that it deems too conservative or vague. It plays a significant role in advocating... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Letters Letters Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at letters@scmp.com or filling in this Google form. Submissions should not exceed 400 words I refer to your reporting on the Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open, including “Bublik ‘overwhelmed’ after claiming title, making world’s top 10” (January 11). Last week, I was lucky to experience world-class tennis at Victoria Park, witnessing not only elite performances on... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3339951/hong-kong-has-what-it-takes-run-bigger-tennis-tournament?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3339951/hong-kong-has-what-it-takes-run-bigger-tennis-tournament?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jan 2026 03:30:08 +0000 Bernard Chan Bernard Chan The Registration of Same-sex Partnerships Bill, currently before Hong Kong’s Legislative Council, has become a key point in debates about the city’s traditional values and international reputation. Indications suggest it is likely to be rejected: many lawmakers have dismissed the bill as impractical or warned it could set a precedent for advancing same-sex marriage, with only a minority expressing support. Rejecting the bill, however, has serious consequences. It risks portraying Hong Kong as a... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3322539/hong-kong-cannot-afford-ignore-civil-rights-same-sex-couples?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3322539/hong-kong-cannot-afford-ignore-civil-rights-same-sex-couples?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 22 Aug 2025 01:30:08 +0000 Vivian Au,Edith Lin Vivian Au,Edith Lin At least four Hong Kong LGBTQ groups have launched a petition to drum up support for a bill that aims to grant certain rights to same-sex couples, with the legislation facing strong opposition from lawmakers. The joint action by Hong Kong Marriage Equality, Dear Family Hong Kong, Pink Alliance and Covenant of the Rainbow on Thursday came a day after the legislature convened its first meeting to scrutinise the government bill, in which only one lawmaker of the 15-strong committee openly endorsed... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3319469/hong-kong-lgbtq-groups-push-get-publics-support-same-sex-rights-bill?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3319469/hong-kong-lgbtq-groups-push-get-publics-support-same-sex-rights-bill?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:33:33 +0000 Vivian Au Vivian Au Hong Kong’s housing authorities have opened up applications for public rental and subsidised homes to same-sex couples as part of efforts to address a ruling from the city’s top court last year, the Post has learned. The measures, including modifying the application form for seeking second-hand subsidised homes, were implemented without any public announcement. While lawmakers said the government had responded to the Court of Final Appeal’s decision prudently and within a reasonable time frame,... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3317102/hong-kong-housing-authorities-quietly-open-door-same-sex-couples?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3317102/hong-kong-housing-authorities-quietly-open-door-same-sex-couples?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 05 Jul 2025 13:00:17 +0000